An introduction to systematic reviews / David Gough, Sandy Oliver, James Thomas.

"Focused on actively using systematic review as method, An introduction to systematic reviews provides clear, step-by-step advice on the logic and processes of systematic reviewing. Stressing the importance of precision and accuracy, this practical text carefully balances a need for insightful theor...

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Main Authors: Gough, David (David A.) (Author)
Oliver, Sandy, 1955- (Author)
Thomas, James, 1983- (Author)
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles : SAGE, 2017.
Edition:2nd edition.
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Physical Description:xvi, 331 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Format: Book
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"Focused on actively using systematic review as method, An introduction to systematic reviews provides clear, step-by-step advice on the logic and processes of systematic reviewing. Stressing the importance of precision and accuracy, this practical text carefully balances a need for insightful theory with real-world pragmatism. The second edition features a new chapter on statistical synthesis and introduces a wide range of cutting-edge approaches to research synthesis, including text mining, living reviews, and new ideas in mixed methods reviews, such as qualitative comparative analysis"-- Back cover.
Call Number:Q180.A1 G72 2017
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-322) and index.
ISBN:9781473929425
1473929423
9781473929432 (paper)
1473929431 (paper)